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When you select Polar from the Function Type dialog, the next line contains the general form of the function in terms of the radial coordinate, r and the polar angle, T. ![]() ![]() You can define this function in these ways:
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This feature is a wonderful way to understand exactly how the equation represents the function. In the example above, the second click gives you the a handle; click and drag another place on the curve and you get the b handle to change the shape of the curve. ![]() ![]() Notice the Variable toolbox displays the changing values as you move the handles.
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